Nafarelin Nasal: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Using Nafarelin Nasal

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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using nafarelin nasal?

Do not use nafarelin nasal if you have:

• a history of allergic reaction to this medication or to similar medicines such as gonadorelin (Factrel);
• undiagnosed, abnormal vaginal bleeding; or
• if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Before using nafarelin nasal, tell your doctor if you have:

• polycystic ovary disease;
• a personal or family history of osteoporosis;
• a head cold, allergies, or other causes of a stuffy or runny nose; or
• if you smoke or drink large amounts of alcohol.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use nafarelin nasal, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

FDA pregnancy category X. This medication can cause birth defects. Do not use nafarelin nasal if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective non-hormonal form of birth control while you are using this medication. Non-hormonal birth control methods include condoms, diaphragm, cervical cap, and spermicides.

It is not known whether nafarelin nasal passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Last updated:	June 29, 2006